Converting 2.21855 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.21855 to a fraction

Result

2.21855 =
44371
20000
Mixed number:
2
4371
20000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.21855 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.21855 × 100000 = 221855

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.21855 =

221855
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 221855 and 100000.

GCD(221855, 100000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

221855
100000

=

221855 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5

=

44371
20000
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